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In addition to providing support to breastfeeding mothers, Breastfeeding USA Counselors may also provide evidence-based information to the public and respond to media requests. The following are some presentations by Breastfeeding Counselors and mentions of Breastfeeding USA in the media.
- Feb. 2018, Peer Support Training Review: Breastfeeding USA Breastfeeding Counselor Training New BC Stormy Miller of Florida reviews the BC training course.
- July 2016, How To Normalize Breastfeeding in Public by Gina Guariglia Kelly, Breastfeeding USA Counselor and Breastfeeding Mom From the New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition.
- January 1, 2015, “Candid online posts describing the challenges of breastfeeding fill the Facebook page of Breastfeeding USA’s Connecticut chapter.” West Hartford News Breastfeeding rates are on the rise
- December 28, 2014, Breastfeeding initiation rates are on the rise in Connecticut, due in part to the outstanding work of the Connecticut Chapter of Breastfeeding USA. Connecticut Health Investigative Team Breastfeeding Rates On The Rise, As Mother-Baby Support Systems Expand
- May 22, 2014, Joining the New York Times debate about the politics of breastfeeding is Rachelle Lesteshen, Breastfeeding USA Counselor in Columbus, Ohio. Free Formula Comes at a Cost
- April 24, 2014, Colorado Breastfeeding USA Counselor Rosalie Rust is working hard in her community! “By removing the roadblocks some mothers face, Rust can contribute to the health of babies and their mothers in Grand County.” Breastfeeding support group offers new moms help, advice
- August 19, 2013, Leading Lady donates 1000 bras to Breastfeeding USA Chapters. Amy’s Corner World Breastfeeding Week & National Breastfeeding Month: Leading Lady Partners with The Best for Babes Foundation® and Breastfeeding USA to Support Breastfeeding Moms
- August 2, 2013, Indy Breastfeeding Moms, a Chapter of Breastfeeding USA, celebrates World Breastfeeding Week with a Big Latch On, in Indystar.com Big Latch On 2013 in Indianapolis
- January 28, 2013, Research by Ruth Tincoff, associate professor at Bucknell University and Breastfeeding USA Counselor, is featured in this Huffington Post article Are Babies Like Eggplants?
- January 21, 2013, Rebecca Ruhlen, Breastfeeding Counselor and adjunct assistant professor at Davidson College, is interviewed in The Raleigh News & Observer Advocate says nursing moms deserve support
- November 19, 2012, Best for Babes declares that one of the top developments of 2012 is “Breastfeeding USA comes into its own as a new mother-to-mother support organization” in Booby Traps Series: Let’s give thanks for this year’s Booby Trap-busting developments.
- September 11, 2012, Christine Duenas, Breastfeeding Counselor with Breastfeeding USA Staten Island Chapter is September’s Inspirational Mom on the Macaroni Kid.
- August 7, 2012, Blog entry Support Breastfeeding by Joining Breastfeeding USA’s Crowdsourcing Campaign! on Mothering.com
- August 6, 2012, Breastfeeding USA Board Member Nancy Mohrbacher discusses Breastfeeding USA on Best for Babes blog
- May 11, 2012, Breastfeeding USA Board Member Nancy Mohrbacher interviewed for Spanish-language article Time y el tabú sobre la lactancia materna in BBC Mundo
- May 11, 2012, Breastfeeding Counselor Kathryn Kos interviewed on BBB World Service Radio Programme World Have Your Say on the topic WHYS 60: Okay to breastfeed a three year old?
- May 11, 2012, Breastfeeding USA Board Member Nancy Mohrbacher interviewed for article Time Magazine cover photographer: Image patterned after ‘Madonna and Child’ in the Chicago Tribune
- May 10, 2012, Breastfeeding Counselors Ali Kulenkamp and Sara Spalding interviewed on WISH-TV 8, Indianapolis, IN
- March, 2012, Breastfeeding USA Board Members Nancy Mohrbacher and Sharon Knorr authored article Breastfeeding Duration and Mother-to-Mother Support published in the March issue of Midwifery Today
- November, 2011, Breastfeeding USA Board Member Norma Ritter authored article Breastfeeding USA: A New Educational Paradigm published in Hale Publishing Newsletter
- September, 2011, Hale Publishing Newsletter Announcements highlights Breastfeeding USA